I have a pair of earrings very much like the ones above, except mine had a little tight curl at the end. They were lovingly handcrafted just for me by my good friend Debbie from Santiam designs. Since she sent them, they have been one of my favorite pairs. Anyway, I was undressing one night and the earrings got caught on a shirt and went flying .... somewhere.... deep in my closet... and for the life of me I couldn't find it and it was bugging me to no end.

So Debbie says she'd happily make me a new mate for it. Yep, she's that kind of friend who forgives with a happy heart.

Well, you know how it it is when you lose smethng that you really treasure and you go nuts trying to find it, tearing up the room and it's just itching the back of your skull? Then you make the commitment to replace the lost thing (or do in fact replace the lost thing) ... and JUST then it shows up, all innocent like, with the distinct feeling of "hey, what's all the fuss? Is dinner ready yet?" I know it's an earring but I swear it said that when it was located inside a dresser drawer last night. Deep sigh, but on the other hand... that probably menas I can pick out something else wonderful from Debbie's shop! I mean look at all these great jewels!!!

Ceramic and black onyx stitch markers

Angie Raw Copper and Artisan cobalt blue lampwork Necklace

Copper Cat Earrings

Black and Blue Iridescent Seed Bead Necklace

Cinnamon and Millefiori Bookmark